Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-03

]. J. Kahn occupied the post of honor?
The mistakes, however, were more than
counterbaianced by the merits of the per-
Torrance, and the following programme was
heard with great pleasure.
PARTL
Song-'Little 30 Peep. Helena
Miss Mena McGraw.
Miss Nellie Forse.
g. Piano Duo-"Nilla Maria March ;."---
Misses d. Deegan and b. Stockett
4. Song-"A Dream OF Peace ;;;:..'.'..."""flnsuu
D. Read in German by Miss n sunstein.
Miss Edith Scott.
7 Vocal Quartette-' Spring Song" -Mendelssohn
Misses B. Robinson, n. Cannon, j. Doran
and NJ. Healy.
S "a Hndoo Died" ...............,.... ..........-
. - Miss Sadie Robinson.
PARTH
l. song-"To Sevilla' ...... ..............Dessauer
Miss Nellie Cannon.
. Piano Duo-Sonata in ID Ma .Disbelh
Misses r. Richardson and T. Hale.
sThe Masters Lesson Maria
Miss Margaret kenna.
Song-"AnsWers Blu nentha
Miss Mai Forbes.
5. Composition-sThe Conquest OF PaimyFa'
G. Song-"The Heart Bow,d Down '..........,Baiie
Miss NJ. Guteman.
!. Piano Solo-Etude in Minor. Iopin
Miss Jennie Quinn. g.
The instrumental music was simple, but
eyinced careful and successful study.
Misses Deegan and Stockett, both of West
Virginia, played very nicely, with precision
and spirit. Miss Scott, of Mexico, dis
played admirable perseverance in conquer
ing the difficulties in her piece, which she
began with taste and confidence.
The sonata by Diabelli, played by Misses
Richardson, of Brooklyn, n. Y, and Hale,
of Elizabeth, w. Va, showed marked i'm
provement in both young ladies. The
second movement was especially pleasing
and displayed to advantage the tirmness
and decision of Miss Hale's style as well
as the sweetness of touch acquired by Miss
Richardson.
Miss Quinn has been so frequently the
subject of commentator that at present it
will suffice to remark that she played with
her usual ease and finish.
The readings were short but well done
and afforded several hearty laughs Miss
Nellie Forse, of Pittsburgh brought ont
the points of her anecdote very distinctly,
while Miss Nellie Sunstein of the same
city, read her German selection quite
smoothly. Her translation thereof was
very amusing and well delivered.
Miss Margaret Kenna, of Charleston,
w. Va, gave her beautiful poem in very
impressive manner, and the lesson conveyed
touched all hearts. Miss Potyin has APP
peared in her present role several times
before--her compositions are pleasing and
her reading distinct and intelligent, and
both did her credit on this occasion.
The most striking literary effort of the
evening was the poem read by Miss Sadie
Robinson, of Montgomery, Ala. Miss
RobnsOn's voice is good, her articulation
clear and her gestures easy and appropri-
ate The Young lady should continue her
study, as she promises well for the future.
The department of vocal music was
fairly represented. Miss Mena McGraw,
of Grafton, appeared for the first time and
sang with considerable spirit.
Miss Mary Healy, of Wheeling, has i'm
proved greatly since her last appearance as
a sOlOist. Her song evinced decided cul-
ture and her voice has gained much sweet
ness and clearneSs of tone.
The vocal quartctte met with mishap
in the beginning, owing TO the indisposi-
ton of one of the party, and the young Ia
dies made several attempts before getting
fairly started. However, the selection
Jared better toward the end, and at least
proved the ability of the performers to do
well under more favorable circumstances.
Miss Nellie Cannon, of Atlanta, Ga,
quite pleased her audience and retired
amidst hearty applause Her voice is
very delicate, but clear, sweet and of
good compass. 1t is TO he regretted that
Miss Mai Forbes; OF Elm Grove, has
neglected so long 10 cultivate her voice,
an must still rank with the beginners in
vocal music. Her voice is a contralto, and
with careful study she would make a fine
vocalist. She sang her ballad correctly
and in good taste.
Miss Marie Guteman's powerful, mellow
tones suited well the touching ballad from
the Bohemian Girl, and she sang very
well. Her improvement during the past
few months has been remarkable and,
were she 10 continue her voice culture, she
would make a singer of no ordinary merit.
A short recreation in the 'play-room,"
where the performers were complimented
and criticised by their companions, con-
Guided the evenings pleasure and before
long all were wrapped in sleepy forgetful-
ness.